07-Nov-2009 12:48pm
 
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Arizona Cardinals
    
 Year  Pts All  Yds All  Pass Yds  Pass TDs  Rush Yds  Rush TDs  Sacks  Ints  IR TDs  Fum  FR TDs 
2008426530435403617641331132171
2007399528937142615751336186110
2006389559136982118931638161172
2005387472130931716322237153110
2004322513930421820971237151151
SUMMARY
Def / ST Rank: #9   
Overall: #142

The Cardinals defense didn't finish with a great ranking, but played at a high level near the end of the season, which helped fuel the Cardinals Super Bowl run. Arizona was an opportunistic defense, getting 13 interceptions and 17 fumble recoveries. This made up for a lot of the yards and points they allowed throughout the season. The secondary made plays, but could get better with the addition of Bryant McFadden to start alongside Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. And Adrian Wilson remains a top safety, doing well in run support and coverage. The secondary has a lot of potential. The Cardinals do a decent job of pressuring the quarterback with a lot of different options. They aren't afraid to blitz the quarterback. Steve Breaston should get both the punt and kick return duties with J.J. Arrington gone. Breaston is a better receiver than return man, but does an average job as a return specialist.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Cardinals are a decent platoon team. Their secondary has some potential and they'll get some sacks. But we wouldn't use them against a great offensive team. Arizona is capable of allowing some big point and yardage totals.
2009 Draft Guide - Def / STs
 # 1  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT  
 # 2  Philadelphia EaglesPHI Hot
 # 3  New York GiantsNYG  
 # 4  Minnesota VikingsMIN  
 # 5  Baltimore RavensBAL  
 # 6  New York JetsNYJ Sleeper
 # 7  Tennessee TitansTEN  
 # 8  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM  
 # 9  Arizona CardinalsARI  
 # 10  Dallas CowboysDAL  
 # 11  New England PatriotsNWE  
 # 12  Indianapolis ColtsIND  
 # 13  San Diego ChargersSDG  
 # 14  Chicago BearsCHI  
 # 15  Miami DolphinsMIA  
 # 16  Green Bay PackersGNB Sleeper
 # 17  Washington RedskinsWAS  
 # 18  Carolina PanthersCAR  
 # 19  Seattle SeahawksSEA Sleeper
 # 20  San Francisco 49ersSFO  
 # 21  Buffalo BillsBUF  
 # 22  Houston TexansHOU  
 # 23  Jacksonville JaguarsJAC Cold
 # 24  Atlanta FalconsATL  
 # 25  Oakland RaidersOAK  
 # 26  New Orleans SaintsNOR  
 # 27  Cincinnati BengalsCIN  
 # 28  St. Louis RamsSTL  
 # 29  Cleveland BrownsCLE  
 # 30  Kansas City ChiefsKAN  
 # 31  Detroit LionsDET  
 # 32  Denver BroncosDEN  
»  Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
»  Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
»  Injury Concern.
»  Sleeper.
» Auction values based on std 12-team scoring league with $100 cap.